Submit your letter of SUPPORT on SB 499 today!

We are writing to you today to again request your support on an important piece of legislation for our members. As you may recall, CARPD is proud to sponsor SB 499 (Stern), a bill that adds parkland and recreational facilities to the list of public improvements exempt from certain fee deferrals. With this bill, the State will affirm our Districts' essential role in providing safety and support in public emergencies and will facilitate local strategic planning to best utilize all available community resources.

The bill passed out of the Assembly Local Government Committee in July and is now on the Assembly Floor. On August 20, the bill was amended to include additional fee exemptions for connection and capacity charges. While not directly impactful to CARPD, these changes are supported by a number of local agencies, including cities and water districts. The bill will be heard soon on the Assembly Floor. If it passes, it must go back to the Senate Floor for a final vote before being sent to the Governor's office.

Below you will find a sample letter of support for your review. We ask that you please submit your District's letter of support by emailing a copy to CARPD's Executive Director, Matthew Duarte, at mduarte@capri-jpa.gov and CARPD's Legislative Advocate, Ethan Nagler, at enagler@public policygroup.com. 

For more on SB 499, check out our CARPD's letter to Senator Henry Stern and Sen. Stern’s Fact Sheet.

Thank you in advance for your continued support!